Drinking water formulation and method and article relating to same

ABSTRACT

Homeopathic water compositions are described, as well as beverage articles for making drinking water formulations with such compositions. One such beverage article includes a water bottle, and a dispensing cap adapted to be secured to the water bottle. The dispensing cap contains dried homeopathic composition-coated sucrose or sucrose/starch particles that are dispensable into water in the water bottle by user actuation of the dispensing cap, to constitute the homeopathic water formulation for consumption.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application is a continuation application of U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 15/078,221 filed on Mar. 23, 2016, which in turn isa continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No.13/561,053 filed on Jul. 29, 2012 and issued as U.S. Pat. No. 9,307,783,which in turn is a continuation-in-part application under 35 U.S.C. 120of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/392,382 filed Feb. 25, 2009, nowabandoned, which in turn claimed the benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119 of U.S.Provisional Patent Application No. 61/031,095 filed Feb. 25, 2008. Thedisclosures of the foregoing applications are hereby incorporated hereinby reference in their respective entireties, for all purposes.

FIELD

The present disclosure relates to drinking water formulations containinghomeopathic ingredients, to beverage articles including such drinkingwater formulations, and to methods for making and using such drinkingwater formulations and beverage articles.

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

Consumers have been increasingly attracted to specialty waters and waterformulations for drinking purposes. Natural spring waters and carbonatedwaters are ubiquitous, and in recent years a variety of enhanced waterbeverages have been commercialized. Such water products includeformulations containing a variety of flavors and aromatic ingredients.

There is an increasing public awareness of the health benefits ofmaintaining active hydration through water consumption, and an increasedsophistication related to drinking water products.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure relates to homeopathic ingredient-containingdrinking water formulations, beverage articles including suchformulations, and methods for making and using such formulations.

In one aspect, the disclosure relates to a beverage article, comprising:

a water bottle; and

at least one dispensing cap adapted to be secured to the water bottle,and containing dried homeopathic composition-coated sucrose orsucrose/starch particles that are dispensable into water in the waterbottle by user actuation of the dispensing cap, when the dispensing capis secured to the water bottle containing water.

In such beverage article, the dispensing cap may be user-actuatable fordispensing the particles therefrom by manual pressure exerted on a topportion of the dispensing cap. The dried homeopathic composition-coatedsucrose or sucrose/starch particles may consist of dried homeopathiccomposition and sucrose particles having a diameter in a range of from500 to 2000 μm, more preferably in a range of from 1000 to 1600 μm.Alternatively, the dried homeopathic composition-coated sucrose orsucrose/starch particles consist of dried homeopathic composition andsucrose/starch particles having a diameter in a range of from 500 to1000 μm, more preferably in a range of from 710 to 850 μm.

The foregoing beverage articles of the disclosure may comprise amultiplicity of the dispensing caps, wherein the water bottle isreusable with respective ones of the multiplicity of dispensing caps.When the dried homeopathic composition-coated sucrose or sucrose/starchparticles consist of dried homeopathic composition and sucroseparticles, each of the multiplicity of dispensing caps may contain asame homeopathic composition in the dried homeopathic composition-coatedsucrose particles, or the multiplicity of dispensing caps may contain adifferent homeopathic composition in the dried homeopathiccomposition-coated sucrose particles. Likewise, when the driedhomeopathic composition-coated sucrose or sucrose/starch particlesconsist of dried homeopathic composition and sucrose/starch particles,each of the multiplicity of dispensing caps may contain a samehomeopathic composition in the dried homeopathic composition-coatedsucrose/starch particles, or each of the multiplicity of dispensing capsmay contain a different homeopathic composition in the dried homeopathiccomposition-coated sucrose/starch particles.

In the beverage articles of the disclosure, the dried homeopathiccomposition-coated sucrose or sucrose/starch particles may comprise ahomeopathic composition selected from the group consisting of:

(a) a homeopathic composition of Adrenalinum 15×, Aloe 15×, Arsenicumalb. 15×, Baptisia 15×, Berber. aqui. 15×, Berber. vulg. 15×, Bryonia15×, Chelidonium majus 15×, Crotalus horridus 15×, Digitalis 15×, Ferrummetallicum 15×, Glonoinum 15×, Glycyrrhiza glabra 15×, Hydrocotyle 15×,Iodium 15×, Iris versicolor 15×, Lachesis 15×, Lycopodium 15×, Nat. mur.15×, Nux vom. 15×, Rhus toxicodendron 15×, Ruta 15×, Thuja occ. 15×,Thyroidinum 15×, Echinacea 3×, Lappa 3×, Solidago 3×, Taraxacum 3×;(b) a homeopathic composition of Arsenicum alb. 15×, Benzoicum acidum15×, Berber. vulg 15×, Bryonia 15×, Caladium seguinum 15×, Cantharis15×, Ceanothus 15×, Chelidonium majus 15×, Chionanthus virginica 15×,Cinchona 15×, Daphne indica 15×, Ignatia 15×, his versicolor 15×,Lycopodium 15×, Nicotinum 15×, Nux vom. 15×, Rhus toxicodendron 15×,Scutellaria laterifolia 15×, Tabacum 15×, Echinacea 3×, Taraxacum 3×,Valeriana 3×;(c) a homeopathic composition of Aconitum nap. 15×, Antimon. tart. 15×,Arg. nit. 15×, Arnica 15×, Bryona 15×, Chamomilla 15×, Chelidonium majus15×, Cimicifuga 15×, Eupatorium perf. 15×, Hypericum 15×, Nux vom. 15×,Rhus toxicodendron 15×, Ruta 15×, Sarcolacticum ac. 15×, Stramonium 15×,Strychnium 15×, Chamomilla 3×, Phytolacca 3×, Ruta 3×, Symphytum 3×;(d) a homeopathic composition of Aconitum nap. 15×, Arg. nit. 15×, Aur.met. 15×, Baptisia 15×, Bryonia 15×, Chelidonium majus 15×, Cimicifuga15×, Conium 15×, Gelsemium 15×, Ignatia 15×, Kali carb. 15×, Lachesis15×, Lilum 15×, Lycopodium 15×, Nat. carb. 15×, Nat. mur. 15×,Phosphoricum ac. 15×, Phosphorus 15×, Picricum ac. 15×, Plumb. met. 15×,Sepia 15×, Staphysag. 15×, Stramonium 15×, Thuja occ. 15×, Zinc. met.15×, Chamomilla 3×, Hypericum 3×, Valeriana 3×;(e) a homeopathic composition of Anacardium orientale 15×, Antimon.crud. 15×, Arg. nit. 15×, Berber. vulg. 15×, Bryonia 15×, Chelidoniummajus 15×, Digitalis 15×, Graphites 15×, Humulus 15×, his versicolor15×, Kali carb. 15×, Lycopodium 15×, Nat. carb. 15×, Nat. sulphuricum15×, Nux vom. 15×, Pulsatilla 15×, Rhus toxicodendron 15×, Scutellarialaterifolia 15×, Sepia 15×, Stramonium 15×, Chamomilla 3×, Passiflora3×, Valeriana 3×; and(f) a homeopathic composition of Uricum acidum 15×, Benzoicum acidum10×, Berber. vulg. 10×, Bryonia 10×, Cantharis 10×, Carduus benedictus10×, Ceanothus 10×, Chelidonium majus 10×, Chionanthus virginica 10×,Cinchona 10×, Dioscorea 10×, Dolichos 10×, Iris versicolor 10×,Juniperus com. 10×, Nux vom. 10×, Ptelea 10×, Taraxacum 10×, Carduusmar. 3×, Cynara scolymus 3×, Solidago 3×, Taraxacum 3×.

In such beverage article, the dried homeopathic composition-coatedsucrose or sucrose/starch particles can consist of one of:

(i) dried homeopathic composition and sucrose particles having adiameter in a range of from 1000 to 1600 μm; and

(ii) dried homeopathic composition and sucrose/starch particles having adiameter in a range of from 710 to 850 μm.

The beverage article may be constituted so that the dispensing capcontains from 0.5 to 2.5 g of the dried homeopathic composition-coatedsucrose or sucrose/starch particles. The water bottle of such beveragearticle may be adapted to hold a volume of water that is in a range offrom 200 mL to 2 liters, and more specifically in a range of from 400 to600 mL, with the dispensing cap containing from 0.75 to 1.25 g of thedried homeopathic composition-coated sucrose or sucrose/starchparticles.

The water bottle in such beverage article may contain water, or mayalternatively may be packaged in an empty state with the dispensing cap.

A further aspect of the disclosure relates to a beverage article,comprising:

a water bottle; and

at least one dispensing cap adapted to be secured to the water bottle,and containing dried homeopathic composition-coated sucrose orsucrose/starch particles that are dispensable into water in the waterbottle by user actuation of the dispensing cap, when the dispensing capis secured to the water bottle containing water,

-   -   wherein the dried homeopathic composition-coated sucrose or        sucrose/starch particles consist of one of:        (i) dried homeopathic composition and sucrose particles having a        diameter in a range of from 1000 to 1600 μm; and        (ii) dried homeopathic composition and sucrose/starch particles        having a diameter in a range of from 710 to 850 μm;

wherein the dispensing cap is user-actuatable for dispensing theparticles therefrom by manual pressure exerted on a top portion of thedispensing cap;

wherein the dispensing cap contains from 0.75 to 1.25 g of the driedhomeopathic composition-coated sucrose or sucrose/starch particles;

wherein the water bottle is adapted to hold a volume of water that is ina range of from 200 mL to 2 liters; and

wherein the dried homeopathic composition-coated sucrose orsucrose/starch particles comprise a homeopathic composition selectedfrom the group consisting of:

(a) a homeopathic composition of Adrenalinum 15×, Aloe 15×, Arsenicumalb. 15×, Baptisia 15×, Berber. aqui. 15×, Berber. vulg. 15×, Bryonia15×, Chelidonium majus 15×, Crotalus horridus 15×, Digitalis 15×, Ferrummetallicum 15×, Glonoinum 15×, Glycyrrhiza glabra 15×, Hydrocotyle 15×,Iodium 15×, Iris versicolor 15×, Lachesis 15×, Lycopodium 15×, Nat. mur.15×, Nux vom. 15×, Rhus toxicodendron 15×, Ruta 15×, Thuja occ. 15×,Thyroidinum 15×, Echinacea 3×, Lappa 3×, Solidago 3×, Taraxacum 3×;(b) a homeopathic composition of Arsenicum alb. 15×, Benzoicum acidum15×, Berber. vulg 15×, Bryonia 15×, Caladium seguinum 15×, Cantharis15×, Ceanothus 15×, Chelidonium majus 15×, Chionanthus virginica 15×,Cinchona 15×, Daphne indica 15×, Ignatia 15×, his versicolor 15×,Lycopodium 15×, Nicotinum 15×, Nux vom. 15×, Rhus toxicodendron 15×,Scutellaria laterifolia 15×, Tabacum 15×, Echinacea 3×, Taraxacum 3×,Valeriana 3×;(c) a homeopathic composition of Aconitum nap. 15×, Antimon. tart. 15×,Arg. nit. 15×, Arnica 15×, Bryona 15×, Chamomilla 15×, Chelidonium majus15×, Cimicifuga 15×, Eupatorium perf. 15×, Hypericum 15×, Nux vom. 15×,Rhus toxicodendron 15×, Ruta 15×, Sarcolacticum ac. 15×, Stramonium 15×,Strychnium 15×, Chamomilla 3×, Phytolacca 3×, Ruta 3×, Symphytum 3×;(d) a homeopathic composition of Aconitum nap. 15×, Arg. nit. 15×, Aur.met. 15×, Baptisia 15×, Bryonia 15×, Chelidonium majus 15×, Cimicifuga15×, Conium 15×, Gelsemium 15×, Ignatia 15×, Kali carb. 15×, Lachesis15×, Lilum 15×, Lycopodium 15×, Nat. carb. 15×, Nat. mur. 15×,Phosphoricum ac. 15×, Phosphorus 15×, Picricum ac. 15×, Plumb. met. 15×,Sepia 15×, Staphysag. 15×, Stramonium 15×, Thuja occ. 15×, Zinc. met.15×, Chamomilla 3×, Hypericum 3×, Valeriana 3×;(e) a homeopathic composition of Anacardium orientale 15×, Antimon.crud. 15×, Arg. nit. 15×, Berber. vulg. 15×, Bryonia 15×, Chelidoniummajus 15×, Digitalis 15×, Graphites 15×, Humulus 15×, his versicolor15×, Kali carb. 15×, Lycopodium 15×, Nat. carb. 15×, Nat. sulphuricum15×, Nux vom. 15×, Pulsatilla 15×, Rhus toxicodendron 15×, Scutellarialaterifolia 15×, Sepia 15×, Stramonium 15×, Chamomilla 3×, Passiflora3×, Valeriana 3×; and(f) a homeopathic composition of Uricum acidum 15×, Benzoicum acidum10×, Berber. vulg. 10×, Bryonia 10×, Cantharis 10×, Carduus benedictus10×, Ceanothus 10×, Chelidonium majus 10×, Chionanthus virginica 10×,Cinchona 10×, Dioscorea 10×, Dolichos 10×, Iris versicolor 10×,Juniperus com. 10×, Nux vom. 10×, Ptelea 10×, Taraxacum 10×, Carduusmar. 3×, Cynara scolymus 3×, Solidago 3×, Taraxacum 3×.

In another aspect, the disclosure relates to an aqueously soluble ordispersible composition comprising dried homeopathic composition-coatedsucrose or sucrose/starch particles, including a homeopathic compositionselected from the group consisting of:

(a) a homeopathic composition of Adrenalinum 15×, Aloe 15×, Arsenicumalb. 15×, Baptisia 15×, Berber. aqui. 15×, Berber. vulg. 15×, Bryonia15×, Chelidonium majus 15×, Crotalus horridus 15×, Digitalis 15×, Ferrummetallicum 15×, Glonoinum 15×, Glycyrrhiza glabra 15×, Hydrocotyle 15×,Iodium 15×, Iris versicolor 15×, Lachesis 15×, Lycopodium 15×, Nat. mur.15×, Nux vom. 15×, Rhus toxicodendron 15×, Ruta 15×, Thuja occ. 15×,Thyroidinum 15×, Echinacea 3×, Lappa 3×, Solidago 3×, Taraxacum 3×;(b) a homeopathic composition of Arsenicum alb. 15×, Benzoicum acidum15×, Berber. vulg 15×, Bryonia 15×, Caladium seguinum 15×, Cantharis15×, Ceanothus 15×, Chelidonium majus 15×, Chionanthus virginica 15×,Cinchona 15×, Daphne indica 15×, Ignatia 15×, his versicolor 15×,Lycopodium 15×, Nicotinum 15×, Nux vom. 15×, Rhus toxicodendron 15×,Scutellaria laterifolia 15×, Tabacum 15×, Echinacea 3×, Taraxacum 3×,Valeriana 3×;(c) a homeopathic composition of Aconitum nap. 15×, Antimon. tart. 15×,Arg. nit. 15×, Arnica 15×, Bryona 15×, Chamomilla 15×, Chelidonium majus15×, Cimicifuga 15×, Eupatorium perf. 15×, Hypericum 15×, Nux vom. 15×,Rhus toxicodendron 15×, Ruta 15×, Sarcolacticum ac. 15×, Stramonium 15×,Strychnium 15×, Chamomilla 3×, Phytolacca 3×, Ruta 3×, Symphytum 3×;(d) a homeopathic composition of Aconitum nap. 15×, Arg. nit. 15×, Aur.met. 15×, Baptisia 15×, Bryonia 15×, Chelidonium majus 15×, Cimicifuga15×, Conium 15×, Gelsemium 15×, Ignatia 15×, Kali carb. 15×, Lachesis15×, Lilum 15×, Lycopodium 15×, Nat. carb. 15×, Nat. mur. 15×,Phosphoricum ac. 15×, Phosphorus 15×, Picricum ac. 15×, Plumb. met. 15×,Sepia 15×, Staphysag. 15×, Stramonium 15×, Thuja occ. 15×, Zinc. met.15×, Chamomilla 3×, Hypericum 3×, Valeriana 3×;(e) a homeopathic composition of Anacardium orientale 15×, Antimon.crud. 15×, Arg. nit. 15×, Berber. vulg. 15×, Bryonia 15×, Chelidoniummajus 15×, Digitalis 15×, Graphites 15×, Humulus 15×, his versicolor15×, Kali carb. 15×, Lycopodium 15×, Nat. carb. 15×, Nat. sulphuricum15×, Nux vom. 15×, Pulsatilla 15×, Rhus toxicodendron 15×, Scutellarialaterifolia 15×, Sepia 15×, Stramonium 15×, Chamomilla 3×, Passiflora3×, Valeriana 3×; and(f) a homeopathic composition of Uricum acidum 15×, Benzoicum acidum10×, Berber. vulg. 10×, Bryonia 10×, Cantharis 10×, Carduus benedictus10×, Ceanothus 10×, Chelidonium majus 10×, Chionanthus virginica 10×,Cinchona 10×, Dioscorea 10×, Dolichos 10×, Iris versicolor 10×,Juniperus com. 10×, Nux vom. 10×, Ptelea 10×, Taraxacum 10×, Carduusmar. 3×, Cynara scolymus 3×, Solidago 3×, Taraxacum 3×,wherein the dried homeopathic composition-coated sucrose orsucrose/starch particles consist of one of:(i) dried homeopathic composition and sucrose particles having adiameter in a range of from 1000 to 1600 μm; and(ii) dried homeopathic composition and sucrose/starch particles having adiameter in a range of from 710 to 850 μm.

A further aspect of the disclosure relates to a method of making ahomeopathic drinking water formulation, comprising mixing an aqueousmedium with an aqueously soluble or dispersible composition of thepresent disclosure.

Other aspects, features and embodiments of the disclosure will be morefully apparent from the ensuing description and appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a process of preparing ahomeopathic composition of a mother tincture starting material,involving successive dilution and sucession steps, to achievehomeopathic potentization of a homeopathic component.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a beverage article according to oneembodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged, partially broken-away view, in perspective, ofthe cap of the FIG. 2 beverage article.

FIG. 4 is a front elevation view of a beverage article according toanother embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION, AND PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS THEREOF

The present disclosure relates to drinking water formulations containinghomeopathic ingredients, to beverage articles including such drinkingwater formulations, and to methods for making and using such drinkingwater formulations and beverage articles. The homeopathic waterformulations and beverage articles of the present disclosure are usefulin healthful consumption of drinking water and for homeopathicapplications for which homeopathic ingredients are effective.

In contrast to many homeopathic remedies made by traditional methods,homeopathic ingredients in the formulations of the present disclosurecan be made for subsequent consumption in an alcohol-free form, toproduce drinking water formulations that are usefully constituted at thetime of use for consumption, as well as drinking water formulations thatcan be bottled in beverage containers to provide packaged waterformulations useful for general consumer use.

Homeopathic ingredients have been developed in various disciplines, toprovide remedies for maladies and physiological conditions such asfatigue, feminine ailments, undesired hair conditions, excessive ordeficient appetite, immunological deficiency, joint and muscle pain,undesired skin conditions, stress, anxiety, and accumulation of toxinsin the body.

Homeopathic ingredients have varied natural sources, including plants,minerals, and animal sources.

Set out below is an illustrative listing of physiological conditions andapplications, and illustrative homeopathic ingredients that may beuseful for same, according to various specific embodiments of thedisclosure.

Appetite Control:

anacardium orientale, calcarea carbonica, chelidonium majus, fucusvesiculosus, graphites naturalis, guarana (paullina sorbilis HPUS),iodium purum, lycopodium clavatum, natrum sulphuricum, pulsatillanigricans, sulphur iodatum, thyroidin um; 10×.

Fatigue Relief:

alfalfa, ambra grisea, aurum metallicum, avena sativa, caladiumseguinum, calcarea carbonica, cocculus indicus, gelsemium sempervirens,kali phosphoricum, phosphoricum acidurm, selenium, silicea terra; 10×.

Feminine:

agnus castus, aletris farinose, berberis vulgaris, caulophyllumthalictroides, ferrum metallicum, graphites naturalis, helonias dioica,ignatia arnara, lilium tigrinurn, lycopodium clavaturm, natrummuriaticum, onosrmodium virginianum, pulsatilla nigricans, sepia succus;10×.

Hair Care:

adrenalinum, antimonium crudurm, arsenicum album, borax veneta,fluoricum acidurm, graphites naturalis, kali carbonicum, natrumrnuriaticurn, nitricum acidum, phosphoricum acidum, phosphorus, pixliquida, selenium, sepia succus, silicia terra, sulphur iodatum, thujaoccidentalis; 10×.

Immune Boost:

apis mellifica, borax veneta, cantharis vesicatoria, cinnabaris,echinacea angustifolia, galium aparine, hepar sulphuris calcareum,lachesis muta, mercurius corrosives, nitric acidum, pituitarumposterium, sulphur iodatum, thuja occidentalis, thymus serpyllum; 10×.

Joint and Muscle Pain:

argentum nitricum, arnica Montana, arsenicum album, belladonna, bryoniaalba, dulcamara, echinacea angustifolia, hepar sulphuris calcareum,influenzinum, lachesis muta, mercurius vivus, phytolacca decandra,pulsatilla nigricans, pyrogenium, rhus toxicodendron, thujaoccidentalis; 10×.

Skin Care:

antimonium tartaricum, asterias rubens, ferrum metallicum, heparsulphuris calcareum, kali bromatum, natrum muriaticum, sanguinariaCanadensis, selenium, sepia succus, silicea terra, sulphur iodatum,thuja occidentalis; 10×.

Stress and Anxiety:

aconitum napellus, apis mellifica, arnica Montana, arsenicum album,belladonna, bellis perennis, bryonia alba, calendula officinalis,chamomilla, cistus Canadensis, ferrum phosphoricum, histaminummuriaticum, hypericum perforatum, ignatia amara, impatiens glanduliferaflos, ornithogalum umbellatum, passiflora incarnate, phosphorus, prunuscerasifera flos, rhus toxicodendron, sulphur iodatum, symphytumofficinale, veratrum album; 10×.

Detoxifier:

hepar suis (porcine liver organo); 12×. benzoicum acidum, berberisvulgaris, bryonia alba, cantharis vesicatoria, ceanothus americanus,chelidonium majus, china officinalis, chionanthus virginica, dioscoreavillosa, dolichos pruriens, iris versicolor, nux vomica, pteleatrifoliate, taraxacum officinale 10×. carduus benedictus, carduusmarianus, cynara scolymos, juniperus communis, solidago virgaurea,taraxacum officinale; 3×.

In other embodiments of the disclosure, the following compositions ofhomeopathic active ingredients may be utilized for the physiologicalconditions and applications correspondingly identified below.

Low-Energy, Mild Stress and Weakness:

Adrenalinum 15×, Aloe 15×, Arsenicum alb. 15×, Baptisia 15×, Berber.aqui. 15×, Berber. vulg. 15×, Bryonia 15×, Chelidonium majus 15×,Crotalus horridus 15×, Digitalis 15×, Ferrum metallicum 15×, Glonoinum15×, Glycyrrhiza glabra 15×, Hydrocotyle 15×, Iodium 15×, his versicolor15×, Lachesis 15×, Lycopodium 15×, Nat. mur. 15×, Nux vom. 15×, Rhustoxicodendron 15×, Ruta 15×, Thuja occ. 15×, Thyroidinum 15×, Echinacea3×, Lappa 3×, Solidago 3×, Taraxacum 3×.

Symptoms Associated with Tobacco Use, e.g., Anxiety, Cravings,Irritability, Respiratory Conditions, and Abstinence-Mediated Stress:

Arsenicum alb. 15×, Benzoicum acidum 15×, Berber. vulg 15×, Bryonia 15×,Caladium seguinum 15×, Cantharis 15×, Ceanothus 15×, Chelidonium majus15×, Chionanthus virginica 15×, Cinchona 15×, Daphne indica 15×, Ignatia15×, Iris versicolor 15×, Lycopodium 15×, Nicotinum 15×, Nux vom. 15×,Rhus toxicodendron 15×, Scutellaria laterifolia 15×, Tabacum 15×,Echinacea 3×, Taraxacum 3×, Valeriana 3×.

Muscle Discomfort Such as Bruising, Pain, Soreness, Stiffness, Spasms,and Weakness:

Aconitum nap. 15×, Antimon. tart. 15×, Arg. nit. 15×, Arnica 15×, Bryona15×, Chamomilla 15×, Chelidonium majus 15×, Cimicifuga 15×, Eupatoriumperf. 15×, Hypericum 15×, Nux vom. 15×, Rhus toxicodendron 15×, Ruta15×, Sarcolacticum ac. 15×, Stramonium 15×, Strychnium 15×, Chamomilla3×, Phytolacca 3×, Ruta 3×, Symphytum 3×.

Symptoms Associated with Stress and Tension, e.g., Worry, Frustration,Emotional Sensitivity, and Feeling of being Mentally and PhysicallyDrained:

Aconitum nap. 15×, Arg. nit. 15×, Aur. met. 15×, Baptisia 15×, Bryonia15×, Chelidonium majus 15×, Cimicifuga 15×, Conium 15×, Gelsemium 15×,Ignatia 15×, Kali carb. 15×, Lachesis 15×, Lilum 15×, Lycopodium 15×,Nat. carb. 15×, Nat. mur. 15×, Phosphoricum ac. 15×, Phosphorus 15×,Picricum ac. 15×, Plumb. met. 15×, Sepia 15×, Staphysag. 15×, Stramonium15×, Thuja occ. 15×, Zinc. met. 15×, Chamomilla 3×, Hypericum 3×,Valeriana 3×.

Symptoms Associated with Appetite Control, e.g., Overeating, Cravings,Fatigue, and Emotional Discomfort:

Anacardium orientale 15×, Antimon. crud. 15×, Arg. nit. 15×, Berber.vulg. 15×, Bryonia 15×, Chelidonium majus 15×, Digitalis 15×, Graphites15×, Humulus 15×, his versicolor 15×, Kali carb. 15×, Lycopodium 15×,Nat. carb. 15×, Nat. sulphuricum 15×, Nux vom. 15×, Pulsatilla 15×, Rhustoxicodendron 15×, Scutellaria laterifolia 15×, Sepia 15×, Stramonium15×, Chamomilla 3×, Passiflora 3×, Valeriana 3×.

Liver and Kidney Functions, and Symptoms Associated with Toxicity e.g.,Fatigue, Headaches, and Sluggish Elimination:

Uricum acidum 15×, Benzoicum acidum 10×, Berber. vulg. 10×, Bryonia 10×,Cantharis 10×, Carduus benedictus 10×, Ceanothus 10×, Chelidonium majus10×, Chionanthus virginica 10×, Cinchona 10×, Dioscorea 10×, Dolichos10×, Iris versicolor 10×, Juniperus com. 10×, Nux vom. 10×, Ptelea 10×,Taraxacum 10×, Carduus mar. 3×, Cynara scolymus 3×, Solidago 3×,Taraxacum 3×.

In the foregoing listings of homeopathic ingredients and associatedconditions/applications for which such homeopathic agents are utilized,there is indication of the potency of the ingredients that is utilizedfor treatment of such condition, e.g., 3×, 10×, 12×, and 15×.

Homeopathic ingredients are prepared by a process of “potentization,”involving serial dilution and “succussion” (vigorous shaking) in anaqueous medium. The potency of the homeopathic remedy is described bythe 2-part number and letter designation. The numeric part of the letterand number designation indicates the number of times the sourcesubstance has been homeopathically diluted and succussed. The letterportion of the number and letter designation indicates the dilutionrate. For example, in the potency 12X, the source material has beenhomeopathically diluted and succussed twelve times and the letter “X”represents Roman numeral 10, a dilution rate of 1/10, or, statedalternatively, 1:10 dilution ratio. A dilution rate of 1/10 is veryslow, while a dilution rate of 1/50,000, designated LM, is a fastdilution rate.

Homeopathic ingredients are diluted according to a decimal scale,utilizing an aqueous medium. For example, a dilution factor of 1:10means that one part of the mother tincture starting material is dilutedin 9 parts of the aqueous medium. Ten succussions are carried outbetween each dilution phase.

An illustrative dilution and succussion dilution process may include thefollowing steps:

Step 1: One part of the mother tincture starting material is diluted in9 parts of aqueous medium;

Step 2: The diluted liquid is then succussed 10 times in its bottle,e.g., by firmly hitting the bottle's base against a firm but resistivesurface, or by automated shaking providing an equivalent liquidcondition, so that the resulting liquid has a 1× potency the “1”referring to the first stage of dilution and the Roman numeral “X”referring to the 1:10 dilution ratio;

Step 3: One part of the 1× potency material is next diluted in 9 partsof aqueous medium and succussed 10 times to produce a 2× homeopathicmaterial; and

Step 4: The serial potentization process of dilution and succussion isrepeated for a number of times that produces a desired potency of thehomeopathic ingredient.

In instances in which the aqueous medium is a mixture of alcohol andwater, the concentration of alcohol may be on the order of 10-30% of thetotal weight of the aqueous medium (wt/wt %). Dilution mixing with theaqueous medium and succussion is carried out to achieve any desiredpotencies, such as 3×, 9×, 10×, 11×, 12×, 14×, 15×, or 16×. It will berecognized that the homeopathic compositions used in the driedhomeopathic composition-coated sucrose or sucrose/starch particles ofthe present disclosure can be of any suitable type, and may be varied inrespect of the potency of individual active ingredients.

Once the homeopathic ingredient has been prepared, it can be stored insuitable containers until used to manufacture the drinking waterformulation. The active ingredients may for example be provided in ahigh alcohol liquid solution containing the homeopathic ingredients, asthe homeopathic composition.

In the drinking water formulation manufacturing operation, the water tobe utilized in the drinking water formulation may be subjected topre-filtration (mechanical filtration) to remove sediment and particles,softening treatment to remove hardness-causing minerals, and carbonfiltration to remove objectionable taste and odor components as well asany organic chemicals that may be present. These steps may be followedby reverse osmosis, e.g., to remove 95%+ of dissolved solids in theliquid after the earlier treatments and then demineralization to removeany residual minerals, bringing the water to zero parts per million(ppm) total dissolved solids. The liquid after such treatment may besubjected to ultraviolet (UV) purification, to ensure that the waterremains virtually free of microbes.

The production process may include continuous recirculation and ozone oroxygen injection to control microbial growth, thereby avoidingundesirable byproducts that are otherwise associated with chlorinationtreatment of the water. Such purification may be carried out to effect aresidual oxygen component in the liquid for ensuring freshness insubsequent use. Final bacteria filtration may be carried out beforebottling.

Bottling, as used herein, refers to the process of introducinghomeopathic drinking water formulations of the disclosure to suitablecontainers for subsequent consumer use. The beverage container used forbottling may be a bottle or a can that is sealed subsequent tointroduction of the drinking water formulation thereto. For example, thebeverage container may be of a size to hold 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 or moreounces of the drinking water formulation. In one embodiment, thebeverage container contains 6.9 fluid ounces of water. In otherembodiments, the amount of water may be in a range of from 200 to 1000mL of water, or more.

The drinking water formulation manufacturing operation may be carriedout to introduce to purified water one or more homeopathic ingredients,prepared as previously described, to provide a homeopathic drinkingwater formulation.

Homeopathic drinks of the present disclosure may be made using coreparticles formed of sucrose, or core particles formed of sucrose/maizestarch, which are coated with the homeopathic composition containing thehomeopathic active ingredients and volatile liquid (water and/oralcohol) as components. The homeopathic solution then can be applied tothe core particles in any suitable manner, such as spraying, misting,vapor contacting, or other application modality, so that the activehomeopathic ingredients are coated on the core particles. The resultinghomeopathic solution-coated core particles then are dried to release thevolatile liquid and produce homeopathic composition-coated coreparticles.

The homeopathic ingredient(s) may be added at any suitableconcentration. In some embodiments, homeopathic ingredient(s) may beadded at concentrations that are so low that the homeopathic activeingredient(s) are substantially undetectable. In other embodiments, thehomeopathic ingredient(s) may be added at a concentration of from about0.05% to 10% by weight, based on total weight of the drinking waterformulation. It will be appreciated that the homeopathic ingredients maybe employed in any suitable range of concentration, from theaforementioned undetectable levels up to significant amounts by weight,based on total weight of the homeopathic drinking water formulation.

In various embodiments, the homeopathic active ingredients may beprovided in a high alcohol liquid solution containing the homeopathiccomposition, with the high alcohol liquid solution of the homeopathicingredients being applied to the above-described core particles and thendried to provide the core particles coated with homeopathic activeingredients. In one embodiment, the high alcohol liquid solution ofhomeopathic ingredients is applied to the core pellets at a ratio of 1milliliter of such solution for each 90.8 g weight of core particles.

Such homeopathic composition-coated core particles then can be blendedwith water under general shaking or agitation to effect dissolution ordispersion thereof in the water, to form the homeopathic water drink forpoint of use consumption. Alternatively, the homeopathiccomposition-coated core particles can be blended with water to form thehomeopathic water drink, followed by bottling of the homeopathic waterdrink, for subsequent consumption.

In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the homeopathiccomposition-coated core particles are packaged for subsequent use in acompartment of a dispensing cap, or otherwise in a packet, sachet, orother container or packaging, from which the homeopathiccomposition-coated core particles can be introduced to water toconstitute the homeopathic water drink at the time of consumption.

In a specific embodiment, an amount of ˜1 g of the dried homeopathiccomposition-coated core particles is packaged in a dispensing cap toenable actuated dispensing of such particles into aqueous medium at thetime of make-up of the homeopathic water drink for consumption. Thedispensing cap can be of any suitable type that when secured to a bottleor other container of water, preferably purified water, can be actuatedto release the homeopathic composition-coated core particles into thewater. The bottle, capped with the dispensing cap, can then be shaken bythe user to effect rapid dissolution or dispersion of the core particlesand homeopathic composition in the liquid to form the drink forconsumption. The bottle can then be uncapped to enable such consumptionof the homeopathic drink.

The homeopathic composition-coated core particles in one embodiment areformed using core particles of 100% beet sucrose, 500 μm to 2000 μm indiameter. In one embodiment, 1 g of the core particles contains 400-600particles. In another embodiment, 1 g of the core particles comprises470-530 particles. The core particles in another embodiment are formedof a sucrose/maize starch composition, e.g., of 85.7% beet sucrose, and14.3% of maize starch, and may be in a range of from 700 to 900 μm indiameter. In a specific embodiment, such sucrose/maize starch particleshave a diameter in a range of from 710 to 850 μm.

Thus, the homeopathic water formulations of the disclosure in variousembodiments may consist of water, active homeopathic ingredients, andsucrose. In other embodiments, the homeopathic water formulations mayconsist of water, active homeopathic ingredients, sucrose, andcornstarch. Such homeopathic water formulations are advantageously madeup at the time of consumption, to obviate the need for any preservativesor other excipients.

Still other homeopathic water formulations may be premixed, and providedto consumers in bottled or packaged form, and may consist of theforegoing constituents (water, active homeopathic ingredients, andsucrose; or alternatively, water, active homeopathic ingredients,sucrose, and cornstarch) and one or more preservative ingredient(s).

The homeopathic water drink in still other embodiments of the disclosurecontains at least one additive selected from among (i) sodium benzoate,(ii) citric acid and potassium benzoate, (iii) citric acid and potassiumsorbate, and (iv) effervescence agent(s). These additives may beemployed at any suitable concentrations that do not preclude thehomeopathic utility or general benefit of the drinking waterformulation. Typically, such additives can be incorporated in thedrinking water formulation at a concentration of from about 0.05% to 4%by weight, based on total weight of the formulation.

In various embodiments, the use of such additives can be employed toenable homeopathic water formulations to be prepared without the need ofalcohol in the aqueous medium that is used for dilution and succussionof the homeopathic ingredient. As a result, alcohol-free waterformulations may be made without the need of alcohol in thedilution/succussion aqueous medium.

In one illustrative formulation utilizing the aforementioned additives,the drinking water may contain homeopathic ingredient(s) in liquid orsolid form, e.g., in an amount of 0.5 milliliter to each 16 ounces ofwater in the formulation. Sodium benzoate may for example be added at aconcentration of 0.5 weight percent, based on the total weight of theformulation. Alternatively, in place of sodium benzoate, 0.5% by weightof citric acid and 1% by weight of potassium benzoate may be used, or asa still further alternative, a mixture of 0.5% by weight of citric acidand 1% by weight of potassium sorbate may be employed.

The drinking water formulation may additionally, or alternatively,contain an effervescence agent or agents, to provide an effervescentwater formulation for consumption by a consumer.

The effervescence agent may include any suitable effervescing agent,such as a mixture of acids or acid salts and carbonate ingredients thatreact to release carbon dioxide in the presence of water. For example,suitable acids and acid salts may include citric acid, tartaric acid,malic acid, or corresponding acid anhydride. Carbonates may includesodium carbonate, potassium carbonate or any other suitable alkali metalcarbonate or hydrogen carbonate that is useful in reaction with the acidcomponent to release carbon dioxide in the presence of water.

The respective effervescence ingredients may be in the form of powdersor solids that are present with one another in a dry mixture that thenis added to the drinking water formulation to produce the effervescentwater product.

In one embodiment, the effervescent agents are sequestered in a portionof the beverage container, such as in a compartment in a cap of thecontainer, and are released by the user when readying the beveragearticle for consumption, so that the drinking water formulation isrendered effervescent in character.

In like manner, the homeopathic ingredients, e.g., coated on theabove-described sucrose or sucrose/starch particles, may be packagedseparately from the water in the beverage container to constitute thewater formulation at the time of use, by releasing the homeopathicingredients for mixing with the water and any additional components ofthe formulation.

In further embodiments, all of the homeopathic ingredients may be mixedwith one another, e.g., in a solid and/or liquid form, with the mixturesequestered from the aqueous component of the drinking water formulationin the container so that it can be contacted with the water at the timeof use for consumption.

Accordingly, the disclosure contemplates homeopathic ingredients and/orother formulation ingredients in powdered or dry form or alternativelyin liquid form, that are mixed with water at the point of use, by meansof an integrated package containing water in a volume or compartment ofthe beverage article that is separated from the other ingredients.

The homeopathic water formulations of the disclosure may be utilized asa hydration medium that additionally is useful in treatment of ailmentsand conditions for which homeopathic remedies are effective, e.g.,stress, fatigue, headaches, heartburn, etc.

The drinking water formulations of the present disclosure may variouslycomprise, consist or consist essentially of specified ingredients hereindisclosed. Other ingredients may be incorporated in such formulations,e.g., vitamins, minerals, probiotics, dietary additives, nutriceuticals,and/or any other active or inactive ingredients that are usefullyincorporated in the drinking water formulation for ultimate use.

The disclosure contemplates a beverage article, comprising a beveragecontainer, and a drinking water formulation of the disclosure in suchcontainer. As mentioned, the beverage container may be adapted torelease the homeopathic ingredients by user action, in readying thebeverage article for consumption.

The disclosure contemplates various methods of making a homeopathicdrinking water formulation, beginning with the provision of a mothertincture of a homeopathic ingredient that is diluted to form a firstmixture. The first mixture is succussed. A final mixture is preparedfrom the first mixture, by carrying out dilution (and subsequentsuccussion) steps for a number of times n, wherein n is zero (in whichcase the first mixture is the final mixture) or a whole number integer.

In such method, at least one additive may be added to at least one ofthe mother tincture, first mixture (when different from the finalmixture) and final mixture. The additive may for example be selectedfrom among (i) sodium benzoate, (ii) citric acid and potassium benzoate,(iii) citric acid and potassium sorbate, and (iv) effervescenceagent(s). The effervescence agents when present may be added at the timeof bottling, or may be released from a separate compartment into thewater, to produce effervescing action. In like manner, the otheradditive composition ingredients may be arranged to be added into thewater at the point of use.

The disclosure further contemplates dry mixtures of the homeopathicingredients and effervescence agents, as a powder composition that isreleased into the water of the formulation, and that by effervescentaction mixes the water volume to disperse and solublize the homeopathicingredient(s).

The dilution of mother tincture compositions in the practice of thepresent disclosure can be carried out in any suitable manner, and mayfor example, involve the following designations and dilution rates asset forth in Table 1 below.

TABLE 1 Designation Dilution Rate X 1/10 C 1/100 M 1/1000 LM 1/50,000

FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a process of preparing ahomeopathic composition of a mother tincture starting material,involving successive dilution and sucession steps, to achievehomeopathic potentization of a homeopathic component, with successivesteps producing 1×, 2×, and 3× potencies. In this illustrativepreparation, the starting material is mixed with an aqueous medium in anamount of 1 part mother tincture to 9 parts water and alcohol mixture.In instances in which non-alcoholic homeopathic water formulations areprepared, the aqueous medium contains no alcohol.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a beverage article according to oneembodiment of the disclosure.

The beverage article 10 shown in FIG. 2 includes a beverage container 12defining an interior volume 16 holding a volume 18 of the homeopathicwater formulation. The container may as shown comprise a conventionalbottle, or alternatively a can or other container. The container shownincludes a sleeve 14 of plastic, cellulosic or other suitable material,containing labeling indicia thereon. Such labeling indicia may forexample include a listing of the homeopathic active ingredients,directions for use, etc.

The beverage article 10 in the FIG. 2 embodiment includes a cap 20having suitable threading or other engagement structure for cooperativesealing of the bottle, in a conventional manner.

The cap in this embodiment provides for retention of effervescent agents30 in a compartment of the cap, as shown in greater detail in FIG. 3,which is a perspective enlarged view of the structure. The cap mayinclude a pull ring 24 as shown, connected to a length of wire 36 thatis embedded in a foil barrier element 32 (see FIG. 3). This arrangementmaintains the effervescence agents 30 in the compartment of the capuntil the point of use, at which time the user pulls the pull ring 24 inthe direction shown by arrow A. This action causes the wire embedded inthe foil barrier element 32 to be withdrawn from the barrier element andthe cap, to thereby tear away a circular opening in the barrier elementto allow the effervescence agents to gravitationally fall into theunderlying liquid 18. The effervescence agents upon contact with suchwater volume undergo reaction to produce carbon dioxide for carbonationof liquid in the beverage container. The vessel upon subsequent removalof the cap is carbonated in character and ready for consumption.

In like manner, the homeopathic ingredient may be sequestered from theliquid in the cap compartment, and the homeopathic ingredient may thenby user action of the dispensing cap be released from the cap and mixedinto the water to form the homeopathic water formulation.

The cap 20, instead of containing effervescence agents 30, may containonly homeopathic composition-coated sucrose or sucrose/starch pellets,without any effervescence agents or any other agents or ingredients, sothat the cap when actuated releases the homeopathic composition-coatedpellets into the water in container 12 to provide the homeopathic waterdrink for a consumer.

Caps useful for sequestering the various solid and/or liquid ingredientsfrom the water in the beverage container include those described in U.S.Pat. Nos. 6,974,024 and 7,070,046 and U.S. Patent ApplicationPublications 2006/0108314, 2007/0119727, 2005/0150902 and 2008/0142473,all in the name of Young Kook Cho.

The homeopathic formulations of the present disclosure may be presentedfor use on particles of small size, e.g., core particles that may be ina size range of from 400 to 2000 micrometers, to which a homeopathiccomposition of homeopathic ingredients in an alcohol solution has beenapplied, and subsequently dried to remove alcohol and water, yieldinghomeopathic composition-coated particles. The core particles can beformed of sucrose, or of a sucrose/starch blend, as hereinabovedescribed, or such homeopathic composition-coated particles can beformed using any other suitable core material that is compatible withthe homeopathic composition, and that is rapidly dissolving ordispersing in water or other aqueous medium, to place the homeopathicactive ingredients in aqueous medium.

In some embodiments, the core particles are formed of 100% beet sucrose,and have a diameter, or major dimension, that is in a range of from 1000to 1600 micrometers, with approximately 470 to 530 core particles pergram. In other embodiments, the particles are formed of 85.7% beetsucrose and 14.3% of maize starch, and have a diameter in a range offrom 710 to 850 micrometers.

Core particles of such type, when coated with the homeopathiccomposition, may be packaged for point-of-use mixing with water, e.g.,by release from a dispensing cap storing same into a bottle or othercontainer coupled with the cap, at a ratio of 1 gram of homeopathiccomposition-coated mini-pellets to 200 to 1000 mL of water, or more,depending on the specific homeopathic composition employed, and thespecific character of the water or other aqueous medium with which thehomeopathic composition-coated mini-pellets are blended to form thehomeopathic drink.

Alternatively, the homeopathic composition-coated mini-pellets may bepremixed in a homeopathic water drink, e.g., being bottled withpreservative(s) and optionally other ingredients, as desired.

In various embodiments, the homeopathic composition-coated pellets ofthe disclosure consist of only the beet sucrose or beet sucrose/starchpellets and the homeopathic active ingredients coated thereon, and thecorresponding homeopathic drink consists only of water in which suchhomeopathic composition-coated pellets have been dissolved or suspended.

In other embodiments, in which the homeopathic composition-coatedpellets of the disclosure have been dissolved or suspended in water, asa ready-to-consume drink that is bottled and sold in bottled form, thedrink may additionally include a preservative, so that the drinkconsists of only water, dissolved or suspended homeopathiccomposition-coated pellets as described above, and the preservative.

The homeopathic composition-coated pellets are advantageously packagedin dispensing caps that can be manually actuated at the time of use, todispense the homeopathic composition-coated pellets into water, e.g.,into a bottle filled with water to which the dispensing cap has beensecured, so that upon dispensing, optionally with shaking of the cappedbottle to effect dissolution or dispersion of the pellets in the water,the homeopathic drink is provided.

A multiplicity of such dispensing caps, each loaded with homeopathiccomposition-coated pellets of a same homeopathic composition, or withdifferent caps being loaded with homeopathic composition-coated pelletsof different homeopathic compositions, may be packaged together and soldas a unitary product. The caps as thus packaged can be of a standard capsize fitting a consumer water bottle, or alternatively the multiple capscan be packaged with a reusable water bottle that can be filled by auser at the point of use with water, e.g., tap water, purified water, orother aqueous medium.

FIG. 4 is a front elevation view of a beverage article according toanother embodiment of the disclosure. The beverage article includes acontainer 50 adapted to contain a predetermined amount of water, e.g.,purified water, in an amount of 500 mL. The container 50 is ofcylindrical shape with a threaded neck portion terminating in an upperopening. The threaded neck portion is complementarily threaded forengagement with the cap 60, as illustrated.

The cap 60 comprises an elongate cylindrical housing extending upwardlyfrom the threaded lower collar portion thereof. Such elongatecylindrical housing contains a charge or “dose” of the homeopathicpellets, in which each pellet may comprise a sucrose-based core on whichhas been coated a homeopathic composition, as previously described. Suchdose of the pellets is retained in the elongate cylindrical housing ofthe cap, and at the time of use is released from the cylindrical housingto drop into the underlying water, by exerting downward manual pressureon the top surface of the cap, e.g., by pressing on the top of the capwith a thumb or finger. Once the homeopathic pellets are released, theydrop into and dissolve or disperse in the water in the container 50, toform the homeopathic aqueous drink.

The container itself can be of any suitable construction, and can forexample be formed of a bisphenol-A-free material, such as a BPA-freepolyethylene terephthalate material.

The charge of homeopathic pellets can be retained in the elongatecylindrical housing of the cap by a liner that is broken when manualdownward pressure is exerted on the top surface of the cap. In sucharrangement, downward pressure is exerted on the charge of homeopathicpellets in the cap so that they press against and burst the linerretaining the homeopathic pellets in the cap, to thereby release thepellets into the water. For such purpose, the cap may be fabricated witha flexible, deformable top structure. Other release structures andelements may be employed, whereby the cap can be manually actuated by auser, to release the charge of homeopathic composition-coated coreparticles into the underlying water after the bottle has been filledwith an appropriate amount of water for such purpose.

The container may be provided in an empty state in the first instance sothat it can be filled with a suitable quantity of water, e.g., purifiedwater, at the time of use. Alternatively, the container may be providedin a filled state, with for example a volume in a range of from 200 to1000 mL of water, with a cap containing a suitable amount of the pelletscoated with the homeopathic composition, e.g., an amount in a range offrom 0.5 to 4 grams of the homeopathic composition-coated pellets.

The disclosure in one embodiment contemplates a homeopathic drinkproduct, comprising a reusable container that is packaged with one ormore storage caps that are adapted for coupling with the reusablecontainer, e.g., by complementary threading of matably engageablestructure on the container neck at the open mouth of the container, andthe interior sidewall surface of the storage cap. Each storage cap insuch package contains a quantity of homeopathic composition-coated coreparticles, and the homeopathic composition is the same in each of thestorage caps.

Another embodiment of the disclosure relates to a homeopathic drinkproduct, comprising a reusable container packaged with multiple storagecaps that are adapted for coupling with the reusable container, e.g., bycomplementary threading of matably engageable structure on the containerneck at the open mouth of the container, and the interior sidewallsurface of the storage cap. Each storage cap in such packaged productcontains a different homeopathic composition on the homeopathiccomposition-coated particles, to provide a variety of differenthomeopathic drinks in a single package, so that each of the storage capscontaining a different homeopathic composition on the homeopathiccomposition-coated particles may be used with the reusable container ondifferent occasions, each employing a different homeopathic compositionin water that is filled in the container for such purpose.

It will be recognized that the compositions, packages, and products ofthe present disclosure may be made and utilized in a variety ofdifferent forms, as appropriate to the specific formulation(s) andpresentational requirements of a given application.

The features and advantages of the disclosure are further illustrated bythe following non-limiting examples.

Example 1 Boost Formulation

In this example, a homeopathic composition formulated for symptomsassociated with low energy, mild stress, and weakness is made up, as analcohol-preserved liquid solution with the following active ingredients:Adrenalinum 15×, Aloe 15×, Arsenicum alb. 15×, Baptisia 15×, Berber.aqui. 15×, Berber. vulg. 15×, Bryonia 15×, Chelidonium majus 15×,Crotalus horridus 15×, Digitalis 15×, Ferrum metallicum 15×, Glonoinum15×, Glycyrrhiza glabra 15×, Hydrocotyle 15×, lodium 15×, his versicolor15×, Lachesis 15×, Lycopodium 15×, Nat. mur. 15×, Nux vom. 15×, Rhustoxicodendron 15×, Ruta 15×, Thuja occ. 15×, Thyroidinum 15×, Echinacea3×, Lappa 3×, Solidago 3×, Taraxacum 3×.

Pellets are provided as support particles for the homeopathiccomposition. The pellets have a composition of 85.7% beet sucrose and14.3% cornstarch, and a particle diameter in a range of from 710 to 850micrometers. A batch of such pellets, weighing 1362 grams, is thencontacted with 15 milliliters (mL) of the above-described alcohol liquidsolution of the homeopathic ingredients, to coat the pellets with thesolution. The solution then dries to yield the pellets coated with thehomeopathic composition.

One gram of the homeopathic composition-coated pellets then isintroduced to the storage compartment of a finger-pressure-activatedstorage cap, of a type as shown and described in connection with theFIG. 4 beverage article embodiment, in which manual pressure exerted ona top end of the cap releases the pellets into the water in the bottleof such beverage article. The beverage article may be provided in thefirst instance with the bottle empty of water, so that a consumer canfill the bottle with water, e.g., a quantity such as 17 fluid ounces ofwater. After water fill of the bottle, the user can then engage thepellets-containing cap with the bottle and apply manual pressure of afinger on the top of the pressure-actuatable storage cap to release thecharge of pellets into the water in the bottle. The capped bottle canthen be shaken to accelerate the dissolution of the pellets in the waterto form the homeopathic water for subsequent drinking by the consumer.

Example 2 NoBacco Formulation

The homeopathic composition in this example is formulated for symptomsassociated with tobacco use, such as anxiety, cravings, irritability,respiratory conditions and stress caused by abstinence. The compositionis made up as an alcohol-preserved liquid solution with the followingactive ingredients: Arsenicum alb. 15×, Benzoicum acidum 15×, Berber.vulg 15×, Bryonia 15×, Caladium seguinum 15×, Cantharis 15×, Ceanothus15×, Chelidonium majus 15×, Chionanthus virginica 15×, Cinchona 15×,Daphne indica 15×, Ignatia 15×, his versicolor 15×, Lycopodium 15×,Nicotinum 15×, Nux vom. 15×, Rhus toxicodendron 15×, Scutellarialaterifolia 15×, Tabacum 15×, Echinacea 3×, Taraxacum 3×, Valeriana 3×.

Pellets are provided as support particles for the homeopathiccomposition. The pellets have a composition of 85.7% beet sucrose and14.3% cornstarch, and a particle diameter in a range of from 710 to 850micrometers. A batch of such pellets, weighing 1362 grams, is thencontacted with 15 milliliters (mL) of the above-described alcohol liquidsolution of the homeopathic ingredients, to coat the pellets with thesolution. The solution then dries to yield the pellets coated with thehomeopathic composition.

One gram of the homeopathic composition-coated pellets then isintroduced to the storage compartment of a finger-pressure-activatedstorage cap, of a type as shown and described in connection with theFIG. 4 beverage article embodiment, in which manual pressure exerted ona top end of the cap releases the pellets into the water in the bottleof such beverage article. The beverage article may be provided in thefirst instance with the bottle empty of water, so that a consumer canfill the bottle with water, e.g., a quantity such as 17 fluid ounces ofwater. After water fill of the bottle, the user can then engage thepellets-containing cap with the bottle and apply manual pressure of afinger on the top of the pressure-actuatable storage cap to release thecharge of pellets into the water in the bottle. The capped bottle canthen be shaken to accelerate the dissolution of the pellets in the waterto form the homeopathic water for subsequent drinking by the consumer.

Example 3 Ease Formulation

The homeopathic composition in this example is formulated for symptomsassociated with muscle discomfort such as bruising, pain, soreness,stiffness, spasms and weakness. The composition is made up as analcohol-preserved liquid solution with the following active ingredients:Aconitum Nap. 15×, Antimon. Tart. 15×, Arg. Nit. 15×, Arnica 15×, Bryona15×, Chamomilla 15×, Chelidonium Majus 15×, Cimicifuga 15×, EupatoriumPerf. 15×, Hypericum 15×, Nux Vom. 15×, Rhus Toxicodendron 15×, Ruta15×, Sarcolacticum Ac. 15×, Stramonium 15×, Strychnium 15×, Chamomilla3×, Phytolacca 3×, Ruta 3×, Symphytum 3×.

Pellets are provided as support particles for the homeopathiccomposition. The pellets have a composition of 85.7% beet sucrose and14.3% cornstarch, and a particle diameter in a range of from 710 to 850micrometers. A batch of such pellets, weighing 1362 grams, is thencontacted with 15 milliliters (mL) of the above-described alcohol liquidsolution of the homeopathic ingredients, to coat the pellets with thesolution. The solution then dries to yield the pellets coated with thehomeopathic composition.

One gram of the homeopathic composition-coated pellets then isintroduced to the storage compartment of a finger-pressure-activatedstorage cap, of a type as shown and described in connection with theFIG. 4 beverage article embodiment, in which manual pressure exerted ona top end of the cap releases the pellets into the water in the bottleof such beverage article. The beverage article may be provided in thefirst instance with the bottle empty of water, so that a consumer canfill the bottle with water, e.g., a quantity such as 17 fluid ounces ofwater. After water fill of the bottle, the user can then engage thepellets-containing cap with the bottle and apply manual pressure of afinger on the top of the pressure-actuatable storage cap to release thecharge of pellets into the water in the bottle. The capped bottle canthen be shaken to accelerate the dissolution of the pellets in the waterto form the homeopathic water for subsequent drinking by the consumer.

Example 4 Calm Formulation

The homeopathic composition in this example is formulated for symptomsassociated with stress and tension such as worry, frustration, emotionalsensitivity and the feeling of being mentally and physically drained.The composition is made up as an alcohol-preserved liquid solution withthe following active ingredients: Aconitum nap. 15×, Arg. nit. 15×, Aur.met. 15×, Baptisia 15×, Bryonia 15×, Chelidonium majus 15×, Cimicifuga15×, Conium 15×, Gelsemium 15×, Ignatia 15×, Kali carb. 15×, Lachesis15×, Lilum 15×, Lycopodium 15×, Nat. carb. 15×, Nat. mur. 15×,Phosphoricum ac. 15×, Phosphorus 15×, Picricum ac. 15×, Plumb. met. 15×,Sepia 15×, Staphysag. 15×, Stramonium 15×, Thuja occ. 15×, Zinc. met.15×, Chamomilla 3×, Hypericum 3×, Valeriana 3×.

Pellets are provided as support particles for the homeopathiccomposition. The pellets have a composition of 85.7% beet sucrose and14.3% cornstarch, and a particle diameter in a range of from 710 to 850micrometers. A batch of such pellets, weighing 1362 grams, is thencontacted with 15 milliliters (mL) of the above-described alcohol liquidsolution of the homeopathic ingredients, to coat the pellets with thesolution. The solution then dries to yield the pellets coated with thehomeopathic composition.

One gram of the homeopathic composition-coated pellets then isintroduced to the storage compartment of a finger-pressure-activatedstorage cap, of a type as shown and described in connection with theFIG. 4 beverage article embodiment, in which manual pressure exerted ona top end of the cap releases the pellets into the water in the bottleof such beverage article. The beverage article may be provided in thefirst instance with the bottle empty of water, so that a consumer canfill the bottle with water, e.g., a quantity such as 17 fluid ounces ofwater. After water fill of the bottle, the user can then engage thepellets-containing cap with the bottle and apply manual pressure of afinger on the top of the pressure-actuatable storage cap to release thecharge of pellets into the water in the bottle. The capped bottle canthen be shaken to accelerate the dissolution of the pellets in the waterto form the homeopathic water for subsequent drinking by the consumer.

Example 5 Cleanse Formulation

In this example, the homeopathic composition is formulated for liver andkidney functions and for symptoms associated with toxicity such asfatigue, headaches, and sluggish elimination. The composition is made upas an alcohol-preserved liquid solution with the following activeingredients: Uricum acidum 15×, Benzoicum acidum 10×, Berber. vulg. 10×,Bryonia 10×, Cantharis 10×, Carduus benedictus 10×, Ceanothus 10×,Chelidonium majus 10×, Chionanthus virginica 10×, Cinchona 10×,Dioscorea 10×, Dolichos 10×, his versicolor 10×, Juniperus com. 10×, Nuxvom. 10×, Ptelea 10×, Taraxacum 10×, Carduus mar. 3×, Cynara scolymus3×, Solidago 3×, Taraxacum 3×.

Pellets are provided as support particles for the homeopathiccomposition. The pellets have a composition of 85.7% beet sucrose and14.3% cornstarch, and a particle diameter in a range of from 710 to 850micrometers. A batch of such pellets, weighing 1362 grams, is thencontacted with 15 milliliters (mL) of the above-described alcohol liquidsolution of the homeopathic ingredients, to coat the pellets with thesolution. The solution then dries to yield the pellets coated with thehomeopathic composition.

One gram of the homeopathic composition-coated pellets then isintroduced to the storage compartment of a finger-pressure-activatedstorage cap, of a type as shown and described in connection with theFIG. 4 beverage article embodiment, in which manual pressure exerted ona top end of the cap releases the pellets into the water in the bottleof such beverage article. The beverage article may be provided in thefirst instance with the bottle empty of water, so that a consumer canfill the bottle with water, e.g., a quantity such as 17 fluid ounces ofwater. After water fill of the bottle, the user can then engage thepellets-containing cap with the bottle and apply manual pressure of afinger on the top of the pressure-actuatable storage cap to release thecharge of pellets into the water in the bottle. The capped bottle canthen be shaken to accelerate the dissolution of the pellets in the waterto form the homeopathic water for subsequent drinking by the consumer.

Example 6 Control Formulation

The homeopathic formulation in this example is formulated for symptomsassociated with appetite control such as overeating, cravings, fatigue,and emotional discomfort. The composition is made up as analcohol-preserved liquid solution with the following active ingredients:Anacardium orientale 15×, Antimon. crud. 15×, Arg. nit. 15×, Berber.vulg. 15×, Bryonia 15×, Chelidonium majus 15×, Digitalis 15×, Graphites15×, Humulus 15×, Iris versicolor 15×, Kali carb. 15×, Lycopodium 15×,Nat. carb. 15×, Nat. sulphuricum 15×, Nux vom. 15×, Pulsatilla 15×, Rhustoxicodendron 15×, Scutellaria laterifolia 15×, Sepia 15×, Stramonium15×, Chamomilla 3×, Passiflora 3×, Valeriana 3×.

Pellets are provided as support particles for the homeopathiccomposition. The pellets have a composition of 85.7% beet sucrose and14.3% cornstarch, and a particle diameter in a range of from 710 to 850micrometers. A batch of such pellets, weighing 1362 grams, is thencontacted with 15 milliliters (mL) of the above-described alcohol liquidsolution of the homeopathic ingredients, to coat the pellets with thesolution. The solution then dries to yield the pellets coated with thehomeopathic composition.

One gram of the homeopathic composition-coated pellets then isintroduced to the storage compartment of a finger-pressure-activatedstorage cap, of a type as shown and described in connection with theFIG. 4 beverage article embodiment, in which manual pressure exerted ona top end of the cap releases the pellets into the water in the bottleof such beverage article. The beverage article may be provided in thefirst instance with the bottle empty of water, so that a consumer canfill the bottle with water, e.g., a quantity such as 17 fluid ounces ofwater. After water fill of the bottle, the user can then engage thepellets-containing cap with the bottle and apply manual pressure of afinger on the top of the pressure-actuatable storage cap to release thecharge of pellets into the water in the bottle. The capped bottle canthen be shaken to accelerate the dissolution of the pellets in the waterto form the homeopathic water for subsequent drinking by the consumer.

Example 7 Alternative Formulations

Alternative formulations to those identified in Examples 1-6 are made upusing pellets comprising core granules having a composition of 100% beetsucrose, with a size in a range of from 1000 to 1600 micrometers. Onegram of such pellets contains approximately 470 to 530 granules, ascoated with the homeopathic composition in the previously describedmanner. The pellets coated with the homeopathic compositions arepackaged in the pressure-actuatable caps as previously described, witheach cap containing one gram of the homeopathic composition-coatedpellets.

Example 8 Pre-Mixed Formulations

Alternative formulations to those identified in Examples 1-6 are made upin a premixed form by mixing one gram of the homeopathiccomposition-coated pellets with 500 mL of purified water to dissolve thepellets and the homeopathic composition coated thereon, into thepurified water. An effective amount of a preservative is then added tothe resultant formulation, and the formulation is bottled as a premixedhomeopathic drink in capped bottles, for subsequent uncapping andconsumption by a user.

While the disclosure has been set out herein in reference to specificaspects, features and illustrative embodiments, it will be appreciatedthat the utility of the disclosure is not thus limited, but ratherextends to and encompasses numerous other variations, modifications andalternative embodiments, as will suggest themselves to those of ordinaryskill in the field of the present disclosure, based on the descriptionherein. Correspondingly, the invention as hereinafter claimed isintended to be broadly construed and interpreted, as including all suchvariations, modifications and alternative embodiments, within its spiritand scope.

What is claimed is:
 1. A ready-to-consume drink, consisting of: anaqueous medium having dissolved or suspended therein an aqueouslysoluble or dispersible composition, said composition, prior to beingdissolved or suspended in the aqueous medium, consisting of aparticulate homeopathic material, said particulate homeopathic materialconsisting of a homeopathic composition consisting of at least oneactive homeopathic ingredient and, optionally, an effervescence agent,and said homeopathic composition coated on core particles comprisingsucrose or a blend of sucrose and starch; and optionally, apreservative.
 2. The ready-to-consume drink of claim 1, wherein theaqueous medium is purified water.
 3. The ready-to-consume drink of claim1, wherein the aqueous medium is a mixture of alcohol and purifiedwater.
 4. The ready-to-consume drink of claim 1, comprising apreservative.
 5. The ready-to-consume drink of claim 1, wherein theaqueous medium comprises one or more vitamins, minerals, probiotics,dietary additives, or nutriceuticals.
 6. The ready-to-consume drink ofclaim 1, wherein the particulate homeopathic material includes aneffervescence agent.
 7. The ready-to-consume drink of claim 1, whereinthe homeopathic composition is selected from the group consisting of:(a) a homeopathic composition of Adrenalinum 15×, Aloe 15×, Arsenicumalb. 15×, Baptisia 15×, Berber. aqui. 15×, Berber. vulg. 15×, Bryonia15×, Chelidonium majus 15×, Crotalus horridus 15×, Digitalis 15×, Ferrummetallicum 15×, Glonoinum 15×, Glycyrrhiza glabra 15×, Hydrocotyle 15×,Iodium 15×, Iris versicolor 15×, Lachesis 15×, Lycopodium 15×, Nat. mur.15×, Nux vom. 15×, Rhus toxicodendron 15×, Ruta 15×, Thuja occ. 15×,Thyroidinum 15×, Echinacea 3×, Lappa 3×, Solidago 3×, Taraxacum 3×; (b)a homeopathic composition of Arsenicum alb. 15×, Benzoicum acidum 15×,Berber. vulg 15×, Bryonia 15×, Caladium seguinum 15×, Cantharis 15×,Ceanothus 15×, Chelidonium majus 15×, Chionanthus virginica 15×,Cinchona 15×, Daphne indica 15×, Ignatia 15×, his versicolor 15×,Lycopodium 15×, Nicotinum 15×, Nux vom. 15×, Rhus toxicodendron 15×,Scutellaria laterifolia 15×, Tabacum 15×, Echinacea 3×, Taraxacum 3×,Valeriana 3×; (c) a homeopathic composition of Aconitum nap. 15×,Antimon. tart. 15×, Arg. nit. 15×, Arnica 15×, Bryona 15×, Chamomilla15×, Chelidonium majus 15×, Cimicifuga 15×, Eupatorium perf. 15×,Hypericum 15×, Nux vom. 15×, Rhus toxicodendron 15×, Ruta 15×,Sarcolacticum ac. 15×, Stramonium 15×, Strychnium 15×, Chamomilla 3×,Phytolacca 3×, Ruta 3×, Symphytum 3×; (d) a homeopathic composition ofAconitum nap. 15×, Arg. nit. 15×, Aur. met. 15×, Baptisia 15×, Bryonia15×, Chelidonium majus 15×, Cimicifuga 15×, Conium 15×, Gelsemium 15×,Ignatia 15×, Kali carb. 15×, Lachesis 15×, Lilum 15×, Lycopodium 15×,Nat. carb. 15×, Nat. mur. 15×, Phosphoricum ac. 15×, Phosphorus 15×,Picricum ac. 15×, Plumb. met. 15×, Sepia 15×, Staphysag. 15×, Stramonium15×, Thuja occ. 15×, Zinc. met. 15×, Chamomilla 3×, Hypericum 3×,Valeriana 3×; (e) a homeopathic composition of Anacardium orientale 15×,Antimon. crud. 15×, Arg. nit. 15×, Berber. vulg. 15×, Bryonia 15×,Chelidonium majus 15×, Digitalis 15×, Graphites 15×, Humulus 15×, hisversicolor 15×, Kali carb. 15×, Lycopodium 15×, Nat. carb. 15×, Nat.sulphuricum 15×, Nux vom. 15×, Pulsatilla 15×, Rhus toxicodendron 15×,Scutellaria laterifolia 15×, Sepia 15×, Stramonium 15×, Chamomilla 3×,Passiflora 3×, Valeriana 3×; and (f) a homeopathic composition of Uricumacidum 15×, Benzoicum acidum 10×, Berber. vulg. 10×, Bryonia 10×,Cantharis 10×, Carduus benedictus 10×, Ceanothus 10×, Chelidonium majus10×, Chionanthus virginica 10×, Cinchona 10×, Dioscorea 10×, Dolichos10×, Iris versicolor 10×, Juniperus com. 10×, Nux vom. 10×, Ptelea 10×,Taraxacum 10×, Carduus mar. 3×, Cynara scolymus 3×, Solidago 3×,Taraxacum 3×.
 8. The ready-to-consume drink of claim 1, comprising 0.5to 2.5 g of particulate homeopathic material in 200 mL to 2 liters ofpurified water.
 9. A packaged ready-to-consume drink, comprising: (a) asealed beverage container; and (b) a ready-to-consume drink in saidsealed beverage container, the ready-to-consume drink consisting of: anaqueous medium having dissolved or suspended therein an aqueouslysoluble or dispersible composition, said composition, prior to beingdissolved or suspended in the aqueous medium, consisting of aparticulate homeopathic material, said particulate homeopathic materialconsisting of a homeopathic composition consisting of at least oneactive homeopathic ingredient and, optionally, an effervescence agent,and said homeopathic composition coated on core particles comprisingsucrose or a blend of sucrose and starch; and optionally, apreservative.
 10. The packaged ready-to-consume drink according to claim9, wherein the sealed beverage container comprises a sealed can.
 11. Thepackaged ready-to-consume drink according to claim 9, wherein the sealedbeverage container comprises a bottle sealingly engaged with a cap. 12.The packaged ready-to-consume drink according to claim 9, comprising anamount of the ready-to-consume drink in the sealed beverage containerthat is in a range of from 6 to 16 fluid ounces.
 13. The packagedready-to-consume drink according to claim 9, comprising an amount of theready-to-consume drink in the sealed beverage container that is in arange of from 200 to 1,000 mL.
 14. An integrated package comprising anaqueously soluble or dispersible homeopathic material consisting of ahomeopathic composition consisting of at least one active homeopathicingredient coated on core particles comprising sucrose or a blend ofsucrose and starch, and, optionally, an effervescence agent, and anaqueous medium in a volume or compartment of the integrated package thatis separated from the homeopathic composition.
 15. The integratedpackage of claim 14, comprising a beverage article adapted to combinethe homeopathic material and the aqueous medium by user action.
 16. Theintegrated package of claim 14, wherein the aqueous medium is purifiedwater.
 17. The integrated package of claim 14, wherein the aqueousmedium is a mixture of alcohol and purified water.
 18. The integratedpackage of claim 14, wherein the aqueous medium comprises apreservative.
 19. The integrated package of claim 14, wherein theaqueous medium comprises one or more vitamins, minerals, probiotics,dietary additives, or nutriceuticals.
 20. The integrated package ofclaim 14, wherein the homeopathic composition includes an effervescenceagent.